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June 3rd, 2026
VI must implement policy to manage AI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), has said the Virgin Islands (VI) must equip itself with a policy to manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).

June 2nd, 2026
BVI Finance 2026 Roadshow heads to Latin America in July

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the postponement of the Latin American leg of its roadshow, BVI Finance has announced it will now be held in July 2026.

June 1st, 2026
VI's financial services industry must develop 'local talent & embrace innovation'- Hon Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL) has highlighted the Virgin Islands Government's commitment to the continued development of the Territory as a modern, resilient and internationally respected financial services centre through strong compliance, innovation and investment in people.

May 2nd, 2026
Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme begins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Finance Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme began on Friday, May 1, 2026, with an orientation session.

April 18th, 2026
BVI HK Office Reps met with key Indian partners

NEW DELHI, India- The BVI Hong Kong Representative Office recently led a delegation to the Republic of India as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial services and regulatory dialogue between the Virgin Islands (VI) and India.

April 7th, 2026
‘VI’s economy remains solid'- Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “The strength of the economy of the Virgin Islands remains solid," Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), has said.

March 17th, 2026
'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.

February 10th, 2026
VI eyes India to diversify financial services sector

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, has said the Virgin Islands’ (VI) financial services sector is looking to diversify and is well-positioned to assist India.

January 24th, 2026
Claudia Creque Educational Centre wins FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Students of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Axel Varlack and Amiah Chang, emerged winners of FIN$MART FACEOFF 2026.

January 1st, 2026
'We must tell the truth' about Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is continuing to stand in solidarity with Junior Minister for Financial Services Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), saluting her contribution to nation building, while speaking in the House of Assembly (HoA).

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